N280FX - 1984 Enstrom 280FXT Aircraft Registration

EN28

1984 ENSTROM 280FXT

Aircraft Description

N280FX is a 1984 Enstrom 280FXT, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Enstrom Helicopter Corp in Menominee, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N280FX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CE8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N280FX was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Enstrom 280 Shark emerged as a commercially successful three-seat light utility helicopter that revolutionized the company's market position through superior aerodynamic design. First certified on September 13, 1974, it was a single-engine helicopter featuring a streamlined fuselage that could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. The aircraft achieved a maximum cruise speed of 102 knots with a range of 229 nautical miles, powered by a 205-horsepower Lycoming piston engine. Manufactured by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, Michigan, the design earned recognition from Fortune Magazine as one of the 25 best factory-made products in the United States. AviatorDB tracks 239 Enstrom aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is EN28.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N280FX. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1984
Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FXT
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EN28280 Shark
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 29, 2013
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Address
2209 22ND ST
City
MENOMINEE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49858-3515
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50547216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CE8E

Additional Details

Registration
N280FX
Serial Number
2001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00142734

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC